With one anthem already under her belt this year, small-town Tennesseean Rachel McIntyre Smith is sipping cocktails at sunset as she celebrates the release of Blue Hawaii today. Much like her previous offerings, …
Weekly Playlist #64: the new kings in town
After a couple of weeks off I’m back with another weekly playlist. Last time around, you chose the new kings in town, so let’s hear it for the new guard, the young ones, the next …
REVIEW – Manny Blu – Valet (ft Brittany Kennel)
Self-styled “country-punk” rebel Manny Blu has sent shockwaves through country music, spanning from his hometown in Montreal all the way to Nashville. His 2020 debut EP, New Ink, features the single Old Money, whilst his 2021 …
REVIEW – Emilia Quinn – Games (ft Finola)
Emilia Quinn continues to champion her friends with another collaboration: this time, featuring Finola on the feisty anthem Games. Harmonising on the memorable soundbite ‘don’t play games with a girl who plays better,’ Quinn doubles down …
REVIEW – Caitlin Mae – Perspective (EP)
Rising Welsh country star Caitlin Mae takes us on an emotionally charged journey through stages of sadness, defiance, strength and acceptance in her debut EP, Perspective, released on July 2nd. Where most young artists take their …
REVIEW – Adele & Andy – Earl
Expert storytellers Adele & Andy follow up their military tribute As Much As I Miss You with an exploration of justice with Earl, released on 25th June 2021. The Staffordshire-based husband-and-wife duo combine Adele’s versatile crystalline …
REVIEW – Jenny Colquitt – Dirty Town
Recently crowned ‘best solo singer/songwriter’ at the Graham Steel Music Company Awards, Jenny Colquitt is preparing to release her latest single, Dirty Town, on 25th June 2021. The song explores the liberation of breaking out of …
Weekly Playlist #63: taylor swift favourites
Perhaps controversially, but definitely not a surprise to anyone: I’m a huge Taylor Swift fan. I turned 30 this year, so it feels like I’ve grown up with Taylor as a distant bestie – her …
REVIEW – Briana Dinsdale – Why Did I Fall For You
Brisbane’s Briana Dinsdale may only be seventeen, but her mature songwriting and youthful-yet-experienced vocals offer a fresh energy from this young Australian songstress. Following her successful debut Ball and Chain earlier this year, Why Did I Fall …
REVIEW – Cat Lines – Back To The Basics
Ringing in the summer with this joyous hit, singer/songwriter and accomplished fiddle player Cat Lines says her latest single, Back to the Basics, is her best yet. Previously featured on Southern Fellow and a Starbucks …